Starting with selecting an appropriate platform approach—native options (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross-platform frameworks, and the distribution strategy. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype help confirm workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on actual hardware.

As the product evolves, reliability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Thoughtful management of file systems, permissions, offline capability, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures the app remains dependable in everyday use, while an update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.